I’ve always quietly liked these unique looking American beasts. There is just something about them that looks heavy, comfortable and powerful. This “true barn find” can be found here on craigslist located in Beacon Falls, CT with an asking… more»
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Flying Low? Pulse Autocycle
These appear here on Barn Finds occasionally, but it’s been over a year since Jesse wrote about one. The Pulse Autocycle was designed by Jim Bede. He is remembered as the creator of the BD5 aircraft and several other innovative aircraft… more»
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Restoration Debate: 1970 BMW 2800CS
BMW’s beautiful E9 coupe is one of the fan favorites of the vintage Bimmer crowd, but finding the right car is essential for a happy ownership experience. The mechanicals are not complicated, but the bodies are extremely prone to… more»
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Rotary-Powered Estate: 1976 Mazda RX4 Wagon
Add this one to the, “How many can there be left?” list. A 1976 Mazda RX4 wagon, replete with manual transmission, amber driving lights and all four original hubcaps. These rotary-powered wagons offered a distinctive alternative to the Country… more»
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Outlaw or Restore: 1974 Porsche 911
The market for air-cooled 911s seems to be correcting a bit, with only the best cars or survivor-grade projects going for top dollar. That’s a good thing, because it means some cars deserving of restoration will become attainable for… more»
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Track Support Potential: 1970 Fiat 850
One of my primary goals with the HiAce project I own is to convert it to a camper van for both exploring our nation’s National Parks system and also for attending a few weekend-long racing events each year. This… more»
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Serious Muscle: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
The 1970 4-4-2 could have been the ultimate Oldsmobile. It was the most powerful mid-size muscle car ever produced by the brand and this particular example is even more desirable because it was ordered with the W-30 package. More… more»
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Rare SR5 Package: 1975 Toyota Corolla SR5
As some of you know, my 1981 Toyota HiAce project originated in Georgia after arriving by way of Panama, courtesy of a service member. Georgia in general is hiding a fair amount of project car treasure, aided by military… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible!
Here’s a special car for those bow tie enthusiasts among us. Not only is it a SS 396, but it has a convertible top and a four on the floor! The seller has not been able to find the… more»
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Soon To Be Rising Sun: 1987 Toyota Celica Convertible
It is often hard to figure out what types of cars will be collectible. Of course, cars with high horsepower, sports cars, convertibles, and generally those that were hits in their day are pretty sure bets. However, predictions are… more»
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They Like Jerry Lewis Movies: 1975 Citroen 2CV
While we often question French practices, such as eating snails and wearing those silly looking beret hats (Rusty!), you have to give them credit for not being afraid to go their own way. They have been a good friend… more»
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Auction Alert! The Original Quaker Steak & Lube
My heart sank when I clicked on this reader-submitted auction tip and realized it was for the original Quaker Steak and Lube restaurant in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Quaker Steak opened in 1974 in a barely-altered Quaker State service station, and… more»
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Ding Ding! 1993 Chance Trolley
Isn’t this trolly listed on eBay what you’ve always secretly wanted? It’s a little smaller than most fire engines, it’s got the room for all your friends and it even has AC. This trolley hasn’t been driven in a few… more»
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IMSA History: 1982 Ford Escort
This is cool: a 1982 Ford Escort built from a “body in white” chassis that’s been a race car since new. It flew under the IMSA flag and seems to offer a ton of bang for the buck, from… more»
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Hates to Scrap It: 1984 Maserati Biturbo
Ah, the whipping boy of 1980s Italian luxury: the Maserati Biturbo. Despite their reputation for horrendous reliability, I have to ask why so many are seemingly still “around.” They must have sold a ton of these when new, especially… more»
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17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang
We often crow about the beauty of a preserved 5.0 GT-package Mustang, but there’s something appealng about a highly original low-spec four-cylinder model as well. This 1990 Mustang is a true survivor with just 17,000 miles and is equipped… more»
